Easy meals: 5 holiday recipes

This three-ingredient cheese dip is as quick to make as it is to eat! It’s just as perfect for an after-school snack as it is for entertaining. Get the recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Dip

Strata is a warm, casserole-style breakfast that can be made ahead and popped in the oven once the coffee is on. This yummy one is made with toasted croissants, sausage and plenty of cheese. Get the recipe: Cheese and Sausage Croissant Strata

Not much beats mashed potatoes—except a cheesy mashed potato casserole studded with golden breadcrumbs. Get the recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole

Need something impressive—and secretly easy—to feed a crowd? Glazed ham goes a long way. Serve it sliced and drizzled with sauce or pile slices on squishy buns for the kids. Get the recipe: Cranberry-Cider Glazed Ham

Pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds give this fruity crumble a nutritious boost. Get the recipe: Apple and Pear Superfood Crumble

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